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[[File:Pokédex GSC 2.png|thumb|Each new generation begins its numbering from the end of the last generation. {{p|Cyndaquil}}, at #155, is the fourth Pokémon introduced in Generation II.]]

The '''National Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|全国図鑑|ぜんこくずかん}}''' ''national encyclopedia'') is a [[Pokédex]] that has been upgraded with the '''National Mode''' that records information from Pokémon around the {{pkmn|nation}}, instead of just ones native in a particular [[region]]. The National Pokédex is not available at the start of the games, but it can be unlocked by completing certain tasks.

National Pokédex order was known as '''Old Pokédex Mode''' (Japanese: '''ふるいずかんモード''' ''old-style encyclopedia mode'') in {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, while Johto's regional Pokédex order at the time was known as [[List of Pokémon by New Pokédex number|'''New Pokédex Mode''']] (Japanese: '''しんがたずかんモード''' ''new-style encyclopedia mode''). This arose from the fact that [[Generation I]] was the only previous [[generation]], and one could {{pkmn|journey}} to [[Kanto]] in [[Generation II]]. After [[Hoenn]] received [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|its own Pokédex order]], however, the numbering system that began with {{p|Bulbasaur}} had to change its name so as not to reference Kanto, itself inaccessible in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. Considering that the term "Kanto Pokédex" went on to reference only the first 151 members of the National Pokédex, while the "Johto Pokédex" references the new order for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, everything straightened itself out in the end.

==[[Generation III]]==

==={{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}===

The [[Pokédex]] is upgraded with the National Mode after the game trades with {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald|or}}. Trading with {{g|Colosseum}} or {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} will not unlock the '''National edition Pokédex'''.

==={{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}===

Once the player has more than 60 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned in the [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|Kanto Pokédex]], has completed the initial [[Sevii Islands]] sidequest of rescuing [[Lostelle]] and has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], he/she may talk to {{prof|Oak}} in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] so that their and {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokédex]]es are upgraded with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can obtain Pokémon introduced in {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|Generations II}} and {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|III}} via [[trade]] and [[evolution]]. This allows [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|Generation I Pokémon to evolve into their Generation II forms]] (such as {{p|Golbat}} being able to evolve into {{p|Crobat}}); prior to obtaining the National Pokédex, these Pokémon will try to evolve but fail. However, the player cannot trade with {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} until they have delivered the {{key|III|Ruby}} and {{key|III|Sapphire}} to [[Celio]] in the [[Pokémon Network Center]] on [[Knot Island]] to put into the Network Machine.

==={{v2|Emerald}}===

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] for the first time, when they exit their house in [[Littleroot Town]] after resuming their game, {{prof|Birch}} and {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} will be waiting for the player. Birch will escort the two of them to his lab, where he will upgrade both of their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.

After obtaining the National Pokédex, the player can trade with any [[Generation III]] game, as long as that game has the ability to trade with Emerald. After obtaining the National Pokédex, if the player has 200 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} obtained in the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number|Hoenn Pokédex]], Birch will offer the player one of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]].

==[[Generation IV]]==

==={{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}===

In Diamond and Pearl, if the player has seen the first 150 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. In Platinum, if the player has seen all 210 Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|expanded Sinnoh Pokédex]], they can obtain the National Pokédex. If the player meets these conditions, they can talk to {{prof|Rowan}} in his lab in [[Sandgem Town]]. {{prof|Oak}} will then arrive and upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

==={{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}===

When the player attempts to board the [[S.S. Aqua]] for the first time after entering the [[Hall of Fame]], {{prof|Oak}} appears to upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

==[[Generation V]]==

==={{2v2|Black|White}}===

After the player defeats [[Ghetsis]] at [[N's Castle]] and exits their house in [[Nuvema Town]] after resuming the game, [[Cedric Juniper]] will approach the player, {{ga|Bianca}}, and [[Cheren]], then upgrade their [[Pokédex]]es with the National Mode.

==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===

After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]] and resumes the game from their house in [[Aspertia City]], [[Cedric Juniper]] will visit the player's house and upgrade their [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

==[[Generation VI]]==

==={{pkmn|X and Y}}===

After the player has entered the [[Hall of Fame]], [[Dexio]] will upgrade the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode in {{DL|Lumiose City|Lumiose Station}}.<!--Unlike previous generations, Phione is needed to complete the National Pokédex.-->

==={{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}===

After the player has defeated or {{pkmn2|caught}} the [[Weather trio|super-ancient Pokémon]], they may talk to {{prof|Birch}} in his lab in [[Littleroot Town]] so that he upgrades the player's [[Pokédex]] with the National Mode.

Unlike most games, non-[[List of Pokémon by New Hoenn Pokédex number|native]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are obtainable without the National Pokédex; they begin appearing as soon as the player has met the prerequisites to unlock the National Mode, regardless of whether they obtain it. Using the [[PokéNav Plus]] to attempt to view their Pokédex entries will result in an entry of red text saying that no information is available on the Pokémon, and the areas found display will show "No reported sightings" over the map.

* [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number]]

* [[Regional Pokédex]]

* [[Pokédex]]

* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokedex/ The Pokémon Company International's online Pokédex]

* [http://pokedex.pokemonkorea.co.kr/ Pokémon Korea's online Pokédex]